J.J. McCarthy, the man chosen by the Vikings with the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Minnesota ultimately chose McCarthy over Darnold, allowing Darnold to hit free agency and sign a three-year, $100.5 million deal with the Seattle Seahawks.

And according to Fox Sports’ Colin Cowherd, the Vikings will regret the decision to let Darnold walk.

Colin Cowherd Warns Vikings Will Miss Sam Darnold

Cowherd, known for assertive and bombastic takes, claimed Minnesota would finish in last place in the NFC North this season and rue letting Darnold leave.

Cowherd opined this week.

It’s worth noting that Cowherd had been bullish on the Vikings in past seasons under quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and Sam Darnold.

The newfound pessimism is a change of pace.

They Won’t Miss Darnold’s Faceplant, That’s For Sure

Darnold strutted into the Twin Cities last fall and promptly led Minnesota to a wonderful 14-3 record with 36 total touchdowns and 4,319 passing yards to his name.

The man even flirted with MVP chatter at points in the season, totally revitalizing his career with head coach Kevin O’Connell’s tutelage.

Lee Vowell wrote last month, “Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is already on the hot seat. For the first time in his career, the quarterback has to prove his value while being paid a lot. He signed a three-year deal with Seattle that will pay him a maximum of $100.5 million. With that much money comes a lot of pressure.”

“If Darnold had signed with Seattle for much less and was going to battle for the starting quarterback spot, then there would have been a lot less pressure on him, of course. Prior to 2024, his career win-loss record was 21-35. He had thrown 63 touchdown passes but 56 interceptions.”

Drew Lock this offseason.

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